It will all make sense in the morning

by Erica Smith

When they were children, Alastair took Sparrow’s nightmares away and buried them under a tree. Now they’re back. Sparrow wants him to take them away again, but he barely remembers doing so… and he’s got his own problems.

When they were children, Alastair took Sparrow’s nightmares away and buried them under a tree. Now they’re back. Sparrow wants him to take them away again, but he barely remembers doing so… and he’s got his own problems.

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It will all make sense in the morning

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  • Rocky Nunzio: It will all make sense in the morning by Erica Smith
    “

    Smith has created a show that does something truly unique. Exploring the concept nightmares in a way that is as beautiful as it is horrific. These are some of the most nuanced characters in any play I have read. What does one do when they have a condition that hurts the people around them? How do you ask for help? What does it mean to take on someone else's pain? The imagery is breathtaking and the character interactions feel so real even in the magical world it lives in.

    Smith has created a show that does something truly unique. Exploring the concept nightmares in a way that is as beautiful as it is horrific. These are some of the most nuanced characters in any play I have read. What does one do when they have a condition that hurts the people around them? How do you ask for help? What does it mean to take on someone else's pain? The imagery is breathtaking and the character interactions feel so real even in the magical world it lives in.

    ”

Character Information

  • Sparrow
    Late 20s-Early 40s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Alastair
    Late 20s-Early 40s
    Any
    Male or male-presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Shanda
    Late 20s-Early 40s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Langley
    A few years older than Alastair
    Any
    Male or male-presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Workshop, Rorschach Theatre, 2025
  • Reading, Matthew Corozine Studios (NYC), 2025

Production History

  • Fringe, The Coil Project, 2016